For Today

One Year of ObamaCare

It's been a year since the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, aka "ObamaCare," and the world didn't end.

That being said, the new legislation hasn't worked for everyone. Come listen to experts discuss to what extent ObamaCare has been a success and where it fell short of its goals.

Panelists include Washington state secretary of health John Wiesman, and health care authority director Dorothy Teeter.

One Year of ObamaCare, Wed, Oct 8, 7:30–8:45pm, Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, $5

For Thursday

Depave the Duwamish

Know of a particularly bleak parking lot that is just begging to be spruced up with a spruce? Sustainable Seattle and Urban Systems Design is working with local property owners to add a little green to our concrete jungle, and they are asking the community to get involved.

Stop by the information meeting to learn where the "Depave" model worked for Portland, and how they plan to identify and transform 10,000 square feet of asphalt in the Duwamish Valley. An RSVP is appreciated.

Depave the Duwamish, Thu, Oct 9, 6–8pm, Sourth Seattle Community College, 6737 Corson Ave S, Room C208, Free.

For Friday

EcoBuilding 2014: Transformation Through Transparency

Seattle Greendrinks' annual all-day conference connects sustainable building professionals with sustainable building enthusiasts for a day of discussion and interactive activities. Expect over a dozen speakers, including Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien and keynote speaker Todd Benson of Bensonwood and Unity Homes.

If you've heard of Todd Benson before reading this and want to pay a couple hundred bucks to hear him speak, this event is right up your alley.

EcoBuilding 2014: Transformation Through Transparency, Fri, Oct 10, 7:30am–9pm, Seattle Impact HUB, 220 Second Ave S, $75–$245

Advance Notice for November 3

Slow Food Seattle: Talking Mushrooms with Becky Selengut & Langdon Cook

Finally going all in on mushroom foraging this year? Your first step should be to hang out with local authors and foragers Selengut (Shroom: Mind-bendingly Good Recipes for Cultivated and Wild Mushrooms) and Cook (The Mushroom Hunters) as they discuss the best fungi recipes and trade shroom hunting tips.

Or you could just come for the grub: Black forest pate, pickled chanterelles, and mushroom-themed mocktails.

Slow Food Seattle: Talking Mushrooms with Becky Selengut & Langdon Cook, Mon, Nov 3, 7pm, Pike Place Market Elliott Bay Room, 85 Pike Street, $12.50